Business Lead for implementation of One Stream i Göteborg

Want to drive digital change in automotive?

At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking.

At Finance, you are part of a global team that drives business performance in order to realise the objectives set out in Volvo Car Group’s Corporate Strategy. In cooperation with colleagues in other business units worldwide, you provide financial expertise and guidance. Together with us, you can push your own professional skills, develop yourself, grow and drive change together with committed people. Right now, we are in an exciting transformation process where you have the opportunity to contribute and make your mark – come and create this new future together with us!

Group Accounting consists of ten dedicated employees who are responsible for the Volvo Cars consolidation and for providing financial data on consolidated level for Volvo Car Group to ensure timely, accurate and uniform data to internal and external parties. The Group has recently decided to move ahead with implementation of a new consolidation and planning tool – One Stream. 

We are now looking for a Business Lead for implementation of One Stream with the main responsibility to Lead and take ownership for the execution/ implementation of the tool. The position will be part of the consolidation and reporting team, which on a daily basis is responsible for the preparation of the Group financial statements, in accordance with IFRS. Deliveries include; Financial section of the Group Annual and interim reports, Coordination of the Group External Audit, External Reporting to the owner, Group Actual Analysis, guidance to the organization in advanced IFRS related questions and lead in projects related to the continuous development of the Group Accounting function. 

Working in the Group Accounting department gives you a big opportunity to a wide circle of contacts within Volvo Cars, working globally and cross-functionally, as well as getting a comprehensive view of the financial activities within the group. 

Main Responsibilities

•    Business Project Lead for the implementation of One Stream carried out in close connection with the EPIC owner from the Digital team.
•    Coordinate different stakeholders and be first point of contact.
•    Ensure successful Execution by creating clarity on scope, activities and timeframe etc. 
•    Ensure progress, decision-making and that issues are addressed efficiently.

Required qualifications

•    Proven project lead skills.
•    Ability to create clarity and ensure real execution. 
•    University degree in Business Administration - Major in Accounting and/or Finance.
•    Experience from consolidation and group accounting and reporting.
•    Experience from Group Controlling, planning and analytics.
•    Minimum 10 years of experience in finance from either a large listed entity and/or audit environment.
•    Knowledge in IFRS accounting standards. 
•    Solid Experience using Hyperion FM and/or One Stream. 
•    Extensive knowledge in Excel.
•    Fluent English verbally and in writing.
•    Experience from implementation of a new Consolidation tool.

Personal qualities

We are looking for a purpose driven project lead, who takes ownership and ensure real execution. To succeed the person needs to have refined communications skills with an ability to explain complex matters in a simple way and be able to balance different stakeholders in a proper way.  Having a holistic mindset and a high level of business acumen and are also key factors in this role. 

How To Learn More And Apply
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact  Senior Recruiter Craig Schlebusch at
Kindly register your application as soon as possible but no later than 13th August 2021

Please note, due to GDPR we cannot accept application through E-mail

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

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